Bottle with modular handle and closure

ABSTRACT

A container for holding fluid that may comprise a bottle, a cap, and a handle. The bottle may include a cavity configured to hold a volume of liquid, a body forming the cavity, a first set of threads on the body, and a second set of threads on the body. The cap may have a set of cap threads configured to mate with the first set of threads. The handle may have a set of handle threads configured to mate with the second set of threads.

CROSS-REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATION

This application claims the benefit under 35 U.S.C. §119(e) of thepriority of U.S. Provisional Patent Application Ser. No. 62/255,233,filed Nov. 13, 2015, which is hereby incorporated by reference in itsentirety.

TECHNICAL FIELD

This disclosure relates to containers for liquids, such as beer. Morespecifically, this disclosure relates to bottles, such as growlers, withinterchangeable handles and caps.

INTRODUCTION

It is common to find many beers available on tap in a pub, etc. that arenot available in bottles or cans. Also, many customers find the taste ofbeer from a keg (i.e., draft beer) to be superior to that of beer from abottle or a can. However, costs and complications of maintaining keggedbeer for personal consumption can be prohibitive. Costs andcomplications of maintaining a wide selection of beers available in kegsfor personal consumption may be even more prohibitive.

SUMMARY

The present disclosure is directed to containers for holding fluids withinterchangeable handles and caps. One or more embodiments of the presentdisclosure may include a container comprising a bottle, a cap, and ahandle. The bottle may include a cavity configured to hold a volume ofliquid, a body forming the cavity, a first set of threads on the body,and a second set of threads on the body. The cap may have a set of capthreads configured to mate with the first set of threads. The handle mayhave a set of handle threads configured to mate with the second set ofthreads. One or more embodiments of the present disclosure may include acontainer comprising a bottle with a releasably attachable handle and areleasably attachable cap. The handle and cap may releasably attach tothe bottle in one or more attached positions. The handle and bottle maybe oriented substantially perpendicular relative to each other when thehandle is in an attached position with the bottle. One or moreembodiments of the present disclosure may include a container comprisinga vacuum-insulated bottle and a vacuum-insulated cap. Thevacuum-insulated bottle may be made of double-walled stainless steel.

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

FIG. 1 is a schematic cross-sectional view of an illustrative containerhaving a bottle, a handle, and a cap.

FIG. 2 is a perspective view of an illustrative embodiment of acontainer having a bottle, a handle, and a cap, with a portion of thebottle removed for clarity.

FIG. 3 is a perspective view of the bottle of FIG. 2, with a portion ofthe bottle removed for clarity.

FIG. 4 is a cross-sectional view of the bottle of FIG. 2, taken alonglines 4-4 in FIG. 3, with a portion of the bottle removed for clarity.

FIG. 5 is a perspective view of the handle of FIG. 2.

FIG. 6 is a cross-sectional view of the handle of FIG. 2, taken alonglines 6-6 in FIG. 5.

FIG. 7 is a perspective view of the bottle and handle of FIG. 2, with aportion of the bottle removed for clarity, showing the handle in anattached position with the bottle.

FIG. 8 is a perspective view of the cap of FIG. 2.

FIG. 9 is a cross-sectional view of the cap of FIG. 2, taken along lines9-9 in FIG. 8.

FIG. 10 is a cross-sectional view of the container of FIG. 2, takenalong lines 10-10 in FIG. 2, with a portion of the bottle removed forclarity, showing the handle in an attached position and the cap in aclosed position.

FIG. 11 is a cross-sectional view of another illustrative embodiment ofa container, including a bottle, a handle, and a cap, with a portion ofthe bottle removed for clarity.

FIG. 12 is a perspective view of the cap of FIG. 11.

FIG. 13 is a perspective view of another illustrative embodiment of acontainer of the present disclosure.

FIG. 14 is a side view of another illustrative embodiment of a containerof the present disclosure.

DESCRIPTION

The present disclosure may illustrate and describe a number ofembodiments of containers in the present drawings and specification.Unless otherwise specified, the container and/or its various componentsmay, but are not required to, contain at least one of the structure,components, functionality, and/or variations described, illustrated,and/or incorporated herein. Furthermore, the structures, components,functionalities, and/or variations described, illustrated, and/orincorporated herein in connection with the present teachings may, butare not required to, be included in other bottles or growlers. Thefollowing description of various embodiments is merely exemplary innature and is in no way intended to limit the disclosure, itsapplication, or uses. Additionally, the advantages provided by theembodiments, as described below, are illustrative in nature and not allembodiments provide the same advantages or the same degree ofadvantages.

FIG. 1 is a schematic cross-sectional view of an illustrative container,generally indicated at 10. Container 10 may include a bottle 12, ahandle 14, and a cap 16. Bottle 12 may include a body 18 and aprotruding end 20. Body 18 may define a cavity configured to hold avolume of liquid, for example water or beer. Bottle 12 may be sized tohold a particular volume of liquid. For example, bottle 12 may be sizedto hold 32 oz, 64 oz, ½ liter, 1 liter, or any other appropriate volume.

Bottle 12 may be made of double-walled stainless steel and a void spacewithin the double walls may be substantially removed of air. That is,the double-walled bottle may be vacuum insulated. Vacuum insulation maysubstantially reduce the flow of heat into and out of the bottle, ascompared to similar containers that are not vacuum insulated.

Protruding end 20 may extend from the body 18. Protruding end 20 maydefine a passage (or opening) 22 through which liquid may enter the bodyof the bottle. The protruding end may include an external threadedportion or a set of external threads 24. The set of external threads maybe disposed on an external side (or outer wall) 26 of the protrudingend. The set of external threads may be disposed proximate the body ofthe bottle. The set of external threads may include one raised thread ormore than one raised thread. The set of external threads may wind aroundthe external side 26 of the protruding end in a helical fashion. The setof external threads may be configured for attachment of handle 14 or forattachment of another accessory.

Protruding end 20 may include an internal threaded portion or a set ofinternal threads 28. The set of internal threads may be disposed on aninternal side (or inner wall) 30 of the protruding end. The set ofinternal threads may be disposed proximate the body of the bottle andmay be opposite from the external threads 24 on the protruding end 20.The set of internal threads may be arranged in a staggered, offset,and/or alternating pattern relative to the external threads. Theinternal threads may be disposed within the passage 22. The set ofinternal threads may include one raised thread or more than one raisedthread. The set of internal threads may wind around the internal side 30of the protruding end in a helical fashion. The set of internal threadsmay be configured for attachment to the cap 16 or for attachment ofanother accessory such as a pouring spout.

Handle 14 may be a removably attachable handle. That is, handle 14 maybe configured to be attached to bottle 12 and may be configured to beremoved from the bottle. The attachment and removal of the handle fromthe bottle may be repeatable processes, each capable of being executedmultiple times without damage or deformation to the handle or bottle.Handle 14 may be modular in the sense that it may be removed from bottle12 and attached to another similar bottle.

Handle 14 may include a set of handle threads 32. The handle threads maybe disposed on an inner side 34 of the handle. The set of handle threadsmay include a single raised thread or more than one raised thread. Theset of handle threads may wind around the inner side of the handle in ahelical fashion. Handle 14 may have, together with bottle 12, anattached position where the set of handle threads 32 mate with the setof external threads 24 of the bottle. The mating of these threads mayhold handle 14 in the attached position with the bottle. Handle 14 maybe moved into and out of the attached position by rotating the handlewith respect to the bottle.

Handle 14 may include a member 36 and an attachment portion 38. Theattachment portion may include the set of handle threads and the innerside of the handle. The member 36 may extend from the attachment portionand may be configured to be held by a user of container 10. The member36 may form a closed loop with the attachment portion or the member mayprotrude from the attachment portion. The handle, in particular themember 36, may be oriented horizontally when the bottle 12 is orientedvertically relative to a longitudinal axis of the bottle and the handleis in the attached position with the bottle.

Cap 16 may include a top portion 40, an outside cap wall 42, and aninside cap wall 44. The outside cap wall may extend from the topportion. The inside cap wall may extend from the top portion. The insidecap wall may be interior to the outside cap wall. The outside and insidecap walls may define a channel 46 therebetween.

The inside cap wall 44 may have a cap threaded portion or a set of capthreads 48. The set of cap threads may be disposed within the channel 46on the inside cap wall 44. The set of cap threads may include a singleraised thread or more than one raised thread, and may wind around theinside cap wall in a helical fashion.

Cap 16 may be a removably attachable cap. Cap 16 may be modular in thesame sense as handle 14. Cap 16 may have, together with bottle 12, aclosed position where the set of cap threads 48 mate with the internalthreads 28 of the bottle. In the closed position, the channel 46 of thecap may be configured to receive the protruding end 20 of the bottle.The mating of these threads may hold cap 16 in the closed position withthe bottle. Cap 16 may be moved into and out of the closed position byrotating the cap with respect to the bottle.

In order to seal container 10 to the ingress and egress of air andliquid when the cap is in the closed position, container 10 may includea sealing surface 50 on the protruding end 20 of the bottle 12 and asealing member 52 on the cap. The sealing member may be configured,along with the sealing surface, to prevent fluid from entering and/orleaving the container when the cap is in the closed position.

The sealing surface 50 may be disposed on the internal side 30 of theprotruding end. The set of internal threads 28 may be disposed on theinternal side between the sealing surface and the body 18. The sealingmember may be disposed on the inside cap wall 44 within the channel 46.The sealing member may be disposed between the top portion 40 and theset of cap threads 48 on the inside cap wall. The sealing member mayinclude any suitable material or structure that creates or enhances anair-tight seal between the cap and the container, such as a seal, a ringor a gasket. When the cap is in the closed position, the sealing membermay make contact with the sealing surface and substantially prevent airor fluid from entering or exiting the container.

In one or more embodiments, the sealing surface 50 may be disposed belowthe set of internal threads 28 on the internal side 30 of the protrudingend. That is, the sealing surface may be disposed between the set ofinternal threads and the body 18 of the bottle. In such a case, thesealing member 52 and the set of cap threads 48 may switch positions, sothat the set of cap threads are disposed on the inside cap wall 44between the sealing member and the top portion 40.

In one or more embodiments, the sealing surface 50 may be disposed onthe external side 26 of the protruding end 20. In such a case, the setof external threads 24 may be disposed between the sealing surface andthe body 18 of the bottle. In this case, the sealing member 52 may bedisposed within channel 46 on the outside cap wall 42.

In one or more embodiments, the sealing surface 50 may be disposed on anouter rim 53 of the protruding end 20. In this case, the sealing member52 may be disposed at an apex of the channel 46 proximate the topportion 40 of the cap.

The sealing member and sealing surface may substantially seal thecontainer. The mating of the set of cap threads with the internalthreads of the bottle may substantially hold the cap in place in theclosed position. In one or more embodiments, particularly for use withcarbonated liquids such as beer, the sealing mechanism may be separatefrom the closure mechanism for such a container.

The outside cap wall 42 may have an outside surface 54. The outsidesurface 54 of the cap wall may meet flush with an outer surface 56 ofthe attachment portion 38 of the handle when the cap is in the closedposition and the handle is in the attached position. By meeting flush,the outside surface 54 and the outer surface 56 may together form aneven or smooth portion of an exterior surface of the container 10.

Bottle 12 may include a neck portion 58 between the body 18 and theprotruding end 20. Neck portion 58 may have an outward surface 60. Whenthe handle 14 is in the attached position, the outward surface 60 of theneck portion may meet flush with the outer surface 56 of the attachmentportion 38 of the handle. By meeting flush, the outward surface 60 andthe outer surface 56 may together form an even or smooth portion of anexterior surface of the container.

In one or more embodiments, the cap may be configured to thread directlyonto or into a portion of the handle sized to receive the threads. Inone or more embodiments, the handle may be configured to be threadedonto a portion of the cap sized to receive the threads. In one or moreembodiments, the handle and cap may both be configured to thread ontothe same portion of the bottle, such as by sharing common threading. Theportion may be on the inside or the outside of the neck of the bottle.In one or more embodiments, the cap may be insulated, such as by vacuuminsulation. In one or more embodiments, the cap and handle may be formedas a single unit. In one or more embodiments, the cap and/or handle maybe configured for use with one or more different bottle designsconfigured to be used with the cap and/or the handle.

It will be appreciated that the growler, cap and handle can each be madeof any desired material or combination of materials, such as metal(e.g., steel) or plastic.

FIGS. 2-10 describes an illustrative embodiment of a container,generally designated at 100, according to aspects of the presentdisclosure. Container 100 may include a bottle 102, a handle 140, and acap 170. Unless explicitly excluded, container 100 may include one ormore components and/or features of other containers described in thepresent disclosure. Though they may not be numbered similarly, similarlynamed elements may be similar between embodiments of container 10 andembodiments of container 100. For example, a set of internal threads 104described below may be similar to the set of internal threads 28described above, etc.

FIG. 2 is a perspective view of container 100 showing handle 140 in anattached position with bottle 102 and cap 170 in a closed position withbottle 102. Handle 140 may include an attachment portion 142 and amember 144. Member 144 may form a loop 141 extending away from theattachment portion. Cap 170 may have an outside surface 192 of anoutside cap wall 174. Cap 170 may include a plurality of grooves 171disposed circumferentially on the outside surface 192. The plurality ofgrooves may be configured to help a user remove and/or tighten the cap.When the handle is in the attached position and the cap is in the closedposition, the outside surface 192 may meet flush with an outer surface158 of the attachment portion 142 of the handle. The flush meeting ofthe side surface with the outer surface may allow for a slight radiusingof respective edges of the cap and the handle.

FIG. 3 is a perspective view of bottle 102, with a portion of the bottleremoved for clarity. Bottle 102 may include a set of internal threads104 and a set of external threads 106 on a protruding end 108 of a body110 of bottle 102. The set of internal threads may be disposed on aninternal side 114 of the protruding end. The set of external threads maybe disposed on an external side 116 of the protruding end. The set ofinternal threads may be disposed generally opposite the set of externalthreads and arranged in a staggered pattern relative to the externalthreads. For example, a first thread 115 of the external threads may bedisposed substantially between a first thread 117 and a second thread119 of the internal threads, as perhaps shown most clearly in FIG. 10.The bottle may include a sealing surface 112 which may be disposed on adistal end 124 of the protruding end. The sealing surface may bedisposed on the internal side and/or the external side of the protrudingend.

Bottle 102 may include a neck portion 118, a first lip 120, and a secondlip 122. The first and second lips may be configured to make contactwith portions of a handle when the handle is in an attached position.Progressing from the body 110 along the external side 116 of theprotruding end 108 may be disposed the neck portion 118, the first lip120, the set of external threads 106, the second lip 122, and the distalend 124 of the protruding end.

External side 116 may include a top or upper portion 123 disposedbetween second lip 122 and distal end 124. The upper portion may includea surface 125 disposed proximate and/or adjacent to the distal end. Thesurface may extend circumferentially around the protruding end. In someexamples, the surface may have a width between 9 and 18 millimeters.

FIG. 4 is a cross-sectional view of bottle 102, with a portion of thebottle removed for clarity. Bottle 102 may be double-walled. That is,the body 110 and the protruding end 108 may be formed of a first wall126 and a second wall 128. The first and second walls may be separatedby a void 130. Bottle 102 may be vacuum insulated in that the void 130may be substantially removed of air.

Bottle 102 may include a third lip 132 proximate the distal end 124 ofthe protruding end 108 on the internal side 114 of the protruding end.The sealing surface 112 may extend to the third lip 132. The third lipmay mark a transition where the first wall 126 and the second wall 128become closer together toward the distal end of the protruding end. Thisnarrowing may facilitate pouring of liquid through a passage 134,defined by the protruding end, out of the bottle.

FIG. 5 is a perspective view of handle 140 of container 100. Theattachment portion 142 of the handle may include a set of handle threads146 disposed on an inner side 148 of the handle. The set of handlethreads 146 may be configured to mate with the set of external threads106 of the bottle 102. Handle 140 may include a first labelling surface150 on the member 144. The first labelling surface may provide alocation for a company logo, brand, or design, or a personalized designor pattern.

FIG. 6 is a cross-sectional view of handle 140. The attachment portion142 of the handle may include a first ridge 152 and a first settingsurface 154. When the handle is in the attached position with bottle102, the first ridge 152 may engage with the second lip of the bottleand the first setting surface 154 may engage with the first lip 120 ofthe bottle. The first setting surface 154 may be disposed on a bottomside 156 of the handle.

FIG. 7 is a perspective view of container 100, with handle 140 in anattached position with bottle 102. Handle 140 may have an outer surface158 of the attachment portion 142. Neck portion 118 may have an outwardsurface 160. When the handle is in the attached position with thebottle, the outer surface 158 may meet flush with the outward surface160. That is, the outer surface 158 may form an even or smoothcontinuation of the outward surface 160. The flush meeting of the outersurface with the outward surface may allow for a slight radiusing ofrespective edges of the handle and the bottle.

FIG. 8 is a perspective view of the cap 170 of container 100. Cap 170may include a top portion 172, best seen in FIG. 9, an outside cap wall174 extending from the top portion and an inside cap wall 176 extendingfrom the top portion. Cap 170 may have a bottom portion 178 which mayspan a space between opposite sides of distal ends of the inside capwall 176. A channel 180 may be disposed between the inner and outer capwalls.

Within channel 180, on the inside cap wall 176, may be disposed a set ofcap threads 182 and a sealing member 184. The set of cap threads may beconfigured to mate with the set of internal threads 104 of the bottlewhen the cap is in a closed position with the bottle. The sealing member184 may be configured, along with sealing surface 112, to substantiallyseal container 100 to the ingress and egress of fluid when the cap 170is in the closed position.

FIG. 9 is a cross-sectional view of cap 170. The sealing member 184 maybe a gasket seal. Cap 170 may include a set of support members 186.Support members 186 may be disposed within the cap and may extend fromthe bottom portion 178 of the cap toward the top portion 172 of the cap.The support members may provide structural reinforcement to the cap. Thesupport members may define a plurality of voids 185. The plurality ofvoids 185 may be substantially removed of air. The outside cap wall 174may have a second setting surface 188 toward a distal end 190 of theoutside cap wall.

FIG. 10 is a cross-sectional view of container 100, with handle 140 inthe attached position with bottle 102 and cap 170 in the closed positionwith bottle 102. When the handle is in the attached position, the set ofhandle threads 146 may engage with the set of external threads 106 ofthe bottle. This engagement may releasably secure the handle to thebottle. The first ridge 152 of the handle may further engage with thesecond lip 122 of the bottle. The first setting surface 154 of thehandle may engage with the first lip 120 of the bottle.

When cap 170 is in the closed position with the bottle 102, the set ofcap threads 182 may engage with the set of internal threads 104 of thebottle and the protruding end 108 of the bottle may be received in thechannel 180 of the cap. The engagement of the set of cap threads withthe set of internal threads may releasably secure the cap to the bottle.Further, the sealing member 184 of the cap may engage with the sealingsurface 112 of the bottle to substantially seal the container 100.

When the cap 170 is in the closed position with the bottle 102 and thehandle 140 is in the attached position with the bottle, the secondsetting surface 188 may engage with a top side 194, see also FIG. 5, ofthe attachment portion 142 of the handle.

Cap 170 and handle 140 may be used independently of one another withbottle 102. For example, cap 170 may be placed in the closed positionwith the bottle 102 whether or not the handle is in the attachedposition. So configured, the cap may be secured to the bottle and thecontainer may be sealed to liquids by the sealing member and the sealingsurface. In another example, the handle may be placed in the attachedposition with the bottle and secured to the bottle whether or not thecap is in the closed position. So configured, the handle may be used toposition the bottle for the filling of liquids or the removal ofliquids.

FIGS. 11-12 is an alternative and illustrative embodiment of acontainer, generally indicated at 200. Container 200 may include abottle 202, a handle 204, and a cap 206. FIG. 11 is a cross-sectionalview of container 200. FIG. 12 is a perspective view of cap 206. Unlessexplicitly excluded, container 200 may include one or more componentsand/or one or more features described in the present disclosure. Thoughthey may not be numbered similarly, similarly named elements may besimilar between embodiments of container 10 and/or container 100 andembodiments of container 100. For example, an outside cap wall 252described below may be similar to the outside cap wall 174 describedabove.

FIG. 11 depicts a cross-sectional view of container 200, with handle 204in the attached position with bottle 202 and cap 206 in the closedposition with bottle 202. Bottle 202 may include a set of internalthreads 220 and a lip 222 disposed on an internal side 210 of aprotruding end 212 of the bottle. Lip 222 may be disposed proximate adistal end 230 of the protruding end relative to the set of internalthreads. Bottle 202 may include a sealing surface 208 disposed on theinternal side 210. The sealing surface may be disposed between the setof internal threads and the lip.

As shown in FIGS. 11-12, cap 206 may include a channel 250 disposedbetween an outside cap wall 252 and an inside cap wall 254. A sealingmember 256 may be disposed within channel 250. The sealing member may bean O-ring. The sealing member 256 may be configured, along with sealingsurface 208, to seal or substantially seal container 200 to the ingressand egress of fluid when the cap 206 is in the closed position. Asdepicted in FIG. 12, an outside surface 270 of the cap may form agenerally even surface.

FIG. 13 is a perspective view of another illustrative embodiment of acontainer, generally indicated at 300. Container 300 may include abottle 302, a handle 304, and a cap 306, Unless explicitly excluded, thecap, handle, and bottle of container 300 may include embodiments offeatures substantially similar to the cap, handle, and bottle of othercontainers described in the present disclosure. For example, theconfiguration of the handle and bottle for attachment of the handle maybe similar to the configuration of handles 14 and/or 140 and bottles 12and/or 102. The configuration of the cap and bottle for closure of thecap and sealing of the container may be similar to the configuration ofcaps 16 and/or 170 and bottles 12 and/or 102. On the other hand, asshown in FIG. 13, cap 306 and handle 304 may have different dimensionsand/or shapes relative to cap 170 and handle 140 of container 100. Forexample, cap 306 may be sized smaller in width relative to the width ofhandle 140. In other embodiments, cap 306 may have substantially thesame width as handle 140. Container 300 may be configured to hold 32 ozof liquid, such as beer.

FIG. 14 is a side view of another illustrative embodiment of acontainer, generally indicated at 400. Container 400 may include abottle 402, a handle 404, and a cap 406. Unless explicitly excluded, thecap, handle, and bottle of container 400 may include embodiments offeatures substantially similar to the cap, handle, and bottle of othercontainers described in the present disclosure. As shown in FIG. 14,bottle 402 may include a neck portion 414 between a body 408 and aprotruding end 412 of the bottle. The neck portion 414 may include anelongated member 416 and an outward surface 418. The elongated membermay be sized to be at least twice the width of the width of the outwardsurface. In other embodiments, the neck portion may vary in size and/orshape. Container 400 may be configured to hold 64 oz of liquid, such asbeer.

Claim Concepts and Selected Embodiments

This section describes additional aspects and features of containers,presented without limitation as a series of paragraphs, some or all ofwhich may be alphanumerically designated for clarity and efficiency.Each of these paragraphs can be combined with one or more otherparagraphs, and/or with disclosure from elsewhere in this application inany suitable manner. Some of the paragraphs below expressly refer to andfurther limit other paragraphs, providing without limitation examples ofsome of the suitable combinations.

A1. A container, comprising:

a cap that includes

-   -   a top portion,    -   an outside cap wall extending from the top portion,    -   an inside cap wall extending from the top portion and interior        to the outside cap wall    -   a channel between the outside and inside cap walls, the cap        having a set of cap threads disposed within the channel on the        inside cap wall;

a removably attachable handle that includes a set of handle threads; and

a bottle that includes

-   -   a body configured to hold a volume of liquid,    -   a protruding end extending from the body,    -   a set of external threads disposed on an external side of the        protruding end proximate the body,    -   a set of internal threads disposed on an internal side of the        protruding end, and

wherein the channel of the cap is configured to receive the protrudingend of the bottle, the handle is configured so that the handle threadsmate with the set of external threads of the bottle, and the cap isconfigured so that the cap threads mate with the internal threads of thebottle.

A2. The container of paragraph A1, further comprising

a sealing surface on the protruding end; and

a sealing member on the cap,

wherein the sealing member is configured, along with the sealingsurface, to prevent fluid from entering or leaving the container whenthe cap is in a closed position.

A3. The container of paragraph A2, wherein the sealing surface isdisposed on the internal side of the protruding end, with the set ofinternal threads disposed between the sealing surface and the body.

A4. The container of paragraph A2, wherein the sealing member is anO-ring disposed on the inside cap wall within the channel.

A5. The container of paragraph A1, wherein an outside surface of theoutside cap wall meets flush with a portion of an outer surface of thehandle when the cap is in a closed position and the handle is in anattached position.

A6. The container of paragraph A1, wherein the bottle includes a neckportion between the body and the protruding end, and an outward surfaceof the neck portion meets flush with a portion of the outer surface ofthe handle when then handle is the attached position.

A7. The container of paragraph A1, wherein the bottle is made ofdouble-walled stainless steel and is vacuum insulated.

A8. The container of paragraph A1, wherein the handle is orientedhorizontally when the bottle is oriented vertically and the handle is inan attached position.

AA1. A container for holding fluid, comprising:

a bottle including:

-   -   a cavity configured to hold a volume of liquid,    -   an inner wall having a first set of threads, and    -   an outer wall having a second set of threads; wherein the inner        and outer walls define the cavity;

a cap having a set of cap threads configured to mate with the first setof threads; and

a handle having a set of handle threads configured to mate with thesecond set of threads.

AA2. The container of paragraph AA1, wherein the set of cap threads aremated with the first set of threads and the set of handle threads aremated with the second set of threads in an attached position.

AA3. The container of paragraph AA1, wherein the set of handle threadsare mated with the second set of threads and the set of cap threads arenot mated with the first set of threads in an attached position.

AA4. The container of paragraph AA3, wherein the handle and bottle areoriented substantially perpendicular relative to each other.

AA5. The container of paragraph AA1, wherein the set of cap threads aremated with the first set of threads and the set of handle threads arenot mated with the second set of threads in an attached position.

AA6. The container of paragraph AA1, wherein the cap and handle arereleasably attached to the bottle in at least a first attached position,a second attached position, and a third attached position,

-   -   the first attached position being when the set of cap threads        are mated with the first set of threads and the set of handle        threads are mated with the second set of threads,    -   the second attached position being when the set of handle        threads are mated with the second set of threads and the set of        cap threads are not mated with the first set of threads, and    -   the third attached position being when the set of cap threads        are mated with the first set of threads and the set of handle        threads are not mated with the second set of threads.

AA7. The container of paragraph AA6, wherein the cap is disposedproximate an opening of the cavity relative to the handle when the capis in a closed position and the handle is in an attached position.

AA8. The container of paragraph AA7, wherein the first set of threadsare disposed proximate an opening of the cavity.

AA9. The container of paragraph AA8, wherein the second set of threadsare disposed proximate the opening of the cavity.

AA10. The container of paragraph AA9, wherein the first set of threadsare disposed on the inner wall generally opposite the second set ofthreads on the outer wall.

AA11. The container of paragraph AA10, wherein the first set of threadsare arranged in a staggered pattern relative to the second set ofthreads.

AA12. The container of paragraph AA11, wherein the second set of threadsincludes a first thread of the second set of threads disposedsubstantially between a first thread and a second thread of the firstset of threads.

AA13. The container of paragraph AA1, wherein the cap includes aplurality of elongate voids substantially removed of air.

AA14. The container of paragraph AA1, wherein the cap includes a sealingmember configured to form a seal between the cap and bottle when the capis in a closed position.

AA15. The container of paragraph AA14, wherein the sealing member is agasket.

AA16. The container of paragraph AA1, wherein the handle includes anelongated member extending from an attachment portion of the handle, andthe second set of threads are disposed on the attachment portion.

AA17. The container of paragraph AA16, wherein the elongated memberforms a closed loop.

AA18. The container of paragraph AA1, wherein the outer wall includes alip disposed between an opening of the cavity and the second set ofthreads, and the lip abuts a portion of the handle when the handle is inan attached position.

AA19. The container of paragraph AA1, wherein the bottle includes a voidat least partially disposed between the inner and outer walls, the voidis substantially removed of air, and the inner and outer walls are madeof stainless steel.

AA20. A container for holding fluid, comprising:

a bottle including:

-   -   a cavity configured to hold a volume of liquid,    -   a body forming the cavity,    -   a first set of threads on the body, and    -   a second set of threads on the body;

a cap having a set of cap threads configured to mate with the first setof threads; and

a handle having a set of handle threads configured to mate with thesecond set of threads.

CONCLUSION

The disclosure set forth above may encompass multiple distinct conceptswith independent utility. Although each of these concepts may bedisclosed in its preferred form(s), the specific embodiments thereof asdisclosed and illustrated herein are not to be considered in a limitingsense, because numerous variations are possible. To the extent thatsection headings are used within this disclosure, such headings are fororganizational purposes only, and do not constitute a characterizationof any claimed concept. The subject matter of the concept(s) includesall novel and nonobvious combinations and subcombinations of the variouselements, features, functions, and/or properties disclosed herein. Thefollowing claims particularly point out certain combinations andsubcombinations regarded as novel and nonobvious. Other combinations andsubcombinations of features, functions, elements, and/or properties maybe claimed in applications claiming priority from this or a relatedapplication. Such claims, whether directed to a different invention orto the same invention, and whether broader, narrower, equal, ordifferent in scope to any original claim, also are regarded as includedwithin the subject matter of the invention(s) of the present disclosure.Furthermore, explicit reference is hereby made to all embodiments andexamples shown in the drawings, whether or not described further herein.

What is claimed is:
 1. A container for holding fluid, comprising: abottle including: a cavity configured to hold a volume of liquid, aninner wall having a first set of threads, and an outer wall having asecond set of threads; wherein the inner and outer walls define thecavity; a cap having a set of cap threads configured to mate with thefirst set of threads; and a handle having a set of handle threadsconfigured to mate with the second set of threads.
 2. The container ofclaim 1, wherein the set of cap threads are mated with the first set ofthreads and the set of handle threads are mated with the second set ofthreads in an attached position.
 3. The container of claim 1, whereinthe set of handle threads are mated with the second set of threads andthe set of cap threads are not mated with the first set of threads in anattached position.
 4. The container of claim 3, wherein the handle andbottle are oriented substantially perpendicular relative to each other.5. The container of claim 1, wherein the set of cap threads are matedwith the first set of threads and the set of handle threads are notmated with the second set of threads in an attached position.
 6. Thecontainer of claim 1, wherein the cap and handle are releasably attachedto the bottle in at least a first attached position, a second attachedposition, and a third attached position, the first attached positionbeing when the set of cap threads are mated with the first set ofthreads and the set of handle threads are mated with the second set ofthreads, the second attached position being when the set of handlethreads are mated with the second set of threads and the set of capthreads are not mated with the first set of threads, and the thirdattached position being when the set of cap threads are mated with thefirst set of threads and the set of handle threads are not mated withthe second set of threads.
 7. The container of claim 6, wherein the capis disposed proximate an opening of the cavity relative to the handlewhen the cap is in a closed position and the handle is in an attachedposition.
 8. The container of claim 7, wherein the first set of threadsare disposed proximate an opening of the cavity.
 9. The container ofclaim 8, wherein the second set of threads are disposed proximate theopening of the cavity.
 10. The container of claim 9, wherein the firstset of threads are disposed on the inner wall generally opposite thesecond set of threads on the outer wall.
 11. The container of claim 10,wherein the first set of threads are arranged in a staggered patternrelative to the second set of threads.
 12. The container of claim 11,wherein the second set of threads includes a first thread of the secondset of threads disposed substantially between a first thread and asecond thread of the first set of threads.
 13. The container of claim 1,wherein the cap includes a plurality of elongate voids substantiallyremoved of air.
 14. The container of claim 1, wherein the cap includes asealing member configured to form a seal between the cap and bottle whenthe cap is in a closed position.
 15. The container of claim 14, whereinthe sealing member is a gasket.
 16. The container of claim 1, whereinthe handle includes an elongated member extending from an attachmentportion of the handle, and the second set of threads are disposed on theattachment portion.
 17. The container of claim 16, wherein the elongatedmember forms a closed loop.
 18. The container of claim 1, wherein theouter wall includes a lip disposed between an opening of the cavity andthe second set of threads, and the lip abuts a portion of the handlewhen the handle is in an attached position.
 19. The container of claim1, wherein the bottle includes a void at least partially disposedbetween the inner and outer walls, the void is substantially removed ofair, and the inner and outer walls are made of stainless steel.
 20. Acontainer for holding fluid, comprising: a bottle including: a cavityconfigured to hold a volume of liquid, a body forming the cavity, afirst set of threads on the body, and a second set of threads on thebody; a cap having a set of cap threads configured to mate with thefirst set of threads; and a handle having a set of handle threadsconfigured to mate with the second set of threads.